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Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley took a swipe at 2016 contenders Hillary Rodham Clinton and Jeb Bush on Sunday, saying that "the presidency of the United States is not some crown to be passed between two families." Appearing on ABC's "This Week," O'Malley, who is weighing whether to challenge likely contender Clinton for the Democratic nomination, called the presidency "an awesome and sacred trust to be earned and exercised on behalf of the American people." O'Malley — who at times has been reluctant to take on Clinton directly — declined to say whether he thought the former secretary of state could stand up to Wall Street...

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Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley took a swipe at 2016 contenders Hillary Rodham Clinton and Jeb Bush on Sunday, saying that "the presidency of the United States is not some crown to be passed between two families."
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Will one of Chicago's mayoral candidates win more than 50 percent of the vote in February's election and avoid a run-off?
Yes 69% No 31%
Will Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel win reelection?
Yes 92%...

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I have seen the future of the Democratic Party and its name is Hillary Clinton.
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WASHINGTON -- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will address the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., next month, organizers said today.The convention runs Sept. 4-6. Democratic Party officials did not announce a date or time, and an Emanuel aide...

Officials had a simple warning as the Chicago area braced for high winds and waves from a massive storm along the East Coast."Stay off the lake folks," said Gary Schenkel, executive director of Office of Emergency Management and Communication....

Likely Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley says it's "shameful" for Republicans to support an Indiana law that critics see as legalizing discrimination against gays and lesbians. The former Maryland governor criticized 2016...

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is returning to New Hampshire as he continues to visit early primary states. O'Malley, a Democrat who is considering running for president in 2016, is scheduled to attend the "Politics and Eggs" forum in...

There are some Democrats in Iowa who aren't all that "Ready for Hillary." So far, there's little evidence they're ready for Martin O'Malley, either. "I think it's because they haven't met me yet," O'Malley said. The former Maryland...

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Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is hosting a happy hour and concert in Washington. The St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour and Concert on Thursday will bring together O'Malley and members of the Young Leaders Council at the Josephine Butler Parks Center...

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who is considering a Democratic presidential bid, declined Friday to criticize likely primary opponent Hillary Rodham Clinton for her exclusive use of private email while serving as secretary of state. "I don't...